CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - As part of the California State Assembly’s annual celebration of Women’s History Month, Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) recently recognized Sheri Merrick as the 7th Assembly District’s Woman of the Year for 2024.

“I am thrilled to announce Sheri Merrick as the 2024 Woman of the Year for the 7th Assembly District,” said Assemblyman Hoover. “We are so lucky to have her in Citrus Heights using her years of experience supporting small businesses in our community.”

Sheri is the new Executive Director for the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce. She previously served as the Chief Operations Officer for the Folsom Chamber of Commerce and volunteer coordinator for the Folsom Pro Rodeo. During her time in Folsom, she worked to establish a Joint Chamber Mega Mixer that brought together 350 business professionals from 11 different chambers of commerce throughout the Sacramento region. In her new role, Sheri will continue bringing people together as she works to grow the small business community in Citrus Heights.

Josh Hoover represents Assembly District 7, which includes the cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova and the unincorporated communities of Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Foothill Farms, Gold River, Mather, McClellan Park, North Highlands, Orangevale, and Rosemont.